Hints, Notices, and Cautions
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Abbreviations and Acronyms
Diagnostic Code
Diagnostic Codes
System Codes and Messages
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Codes
POST Beep Codes
System Messages
Beep
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Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated Files
Documentation
Printed Documentation
Online Documentation
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Safety Instructions
When Using Your Computer
Adding Parts
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
When Working Inside Your Computer
Ergonomic Computing Habits
Battery Disposal
Shutting Down the Computer
Reattaching the Front Door and Hinge Arms
Reattaching the Hinge Arms
Adding Cards
Opening the Computer Cover
4. Open the computer cover
1. Shut down the computer
4. Open the computer cover
Removing Cards
10. Close the computer cover
1. Shut down the computer
RDRAM Overview
Adding Memory
4. Open the computer cover
1. Shut down the computer
4. Open the computer cover
Replacing an AGP Card
9. Close the computer cover
1. Shut down the computer
1. Shut down the computer
Adding a Second Hard Drive
5. Open the computer cover
11. Close the computer cover
Adding Other Drives
1. Shut down the computer
5.25-Inch Devices
7. Open the computer cover
5. Open the computer cover
3.5-Inch Devices
11. Close the computer cover
1. Shut down the computer
13. Close the computer cover
Replacing the Microprocessor
1. Shut down the computer
4. Open the computer cover
11. Close the computer cover
Installing the Microprocessor
Removing the Power Supply
Replacing the Power Supply
Removing the Front I/O Panel
Dimension 8200 System Board Types
Replacing the Power Supply
Replacing the System Board
1. Shut down the computer
Removing the System Board
4. Open the computer cover
Replacing the System Board
Closing the Computer Cover
ALERT! Cover was previously removed
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Solving Problems
Accessing Help Files
Power Problems
If the screen is difficult to read
Start-Up Error Messages
Video and Monitor Problems
If the screen is blank
If you cannot print to a USB printer
Sound and Speaker Problems
Printer Problems
If you cannot print to a parallel port printer
Verify that the modem is communicating with Windows
Scanner Problems
Modem Problems
Windows Me and Windows
If you cannot save a file to a floppy disk
Mouse Problems
Keyboard Problems
Drive Problems
If the CD-RW drive stops writing
If you cannot play a music CD or install a program from a CD
If you have a hard drive problem
If you cannot play a DVD movie
A program error causes the computer to lock up
Network Problems
Microsoft Windows Error Messages
General Program Problems
If you have a problem with your Internet connection
Internet Connection Problems
E-Mail Problems
Resolving Other Technical Problems
2. Click Properties
Reinstalling Drivers
Using the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback
5. At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next
2. Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
Windows Me
Windows
4. Click the System Restore tab
Using System Restore
Creating a Restore Point
2. Click Performance and Maintenance
2. Click Create a restore point
Reinstalling Windows XP
Undoing the Last System Restore
Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State
Reinstalling Windows Me
8. Click Next in the Welcome to Windows Me window
Reinstalling Windows
17. Click I accept the Agreement, and then click Next
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Microprocessor
Technical Specifications
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Ports and Connectors
Controls and Lights
Power
Audio2
Video
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Overview
System Setup Program
Viewing Settings
System Setup Program Screens
Function
Option
Function
Option
Option
Clearing Forgotten Passwords
Function
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System Board Connectors and Sockets
Technical Overview
Internal View
Minimum Current A
Power Supply
Socketed Microprocessor
Output Voltage
Power Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments DC Power Connector P1
DC Power Connectors
Pin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire
Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire
DC Power Connector P2
DC Power Connectors P3, P5, P6, P8, and P9
DC Power Connector P7
Installed
IDE Interface Cable Connections for Dell-Installed Drives
Placement of Dell-Installed Cards
Connector Location
Front View
Controls and Lights
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Power Connector
Back View
USB Connectors
Service Tag
Voltage Selection Switch
Hints, Notices, and Cautions
Dell Dimension
Abbreviations and Acronyms